[Graduation] Thank-you messages to teachers; messages from teachers to graduates, too
At the special milestone of graduation, you want to share words that express gratitude and give courage.
Still, whether you’re a graduating student hoping to send a heartfelt message to a teacher who supported you, or a teacher wishing to cheer on students as they set off, when it comes time to write, it’s easy to get stuck on what to say.
In this article, we introduce messages you can use for teachers at graduation, messages from teachers to graduates, and messages from parents to teachers.
You’re sure to find words that truly convey your feelings!
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From students to teachers (11–20)
Your math classes are very easy to understand, and I’ve come to like math, which I used to be bad at!
For those whose perspective on a difficult class has changed, I recommend this phrase.
Replace the part that says ‘math’ with your own weak subject.
The inclusion of the phrase ‘easy to understand’ is likely the part where the teacher themselves feels a sense of accomplishment.
I will keep remembering your teachings and do my best from now on.
I believe what I’ve learned from my teacher isn’t limited to the lessons; there’s so much more.
If, in the future path I walk, I face hardships or lose my way, I will rely on the teachings I received from my teacher to support me—sharing those words would surely make my teacher very happy.
Thanks to you, my grades improved and I was able to work hard for the entrance exams. I’m truly grateful.
This sentence is recommended for those who struggled with studying until they took the teacher’s class, or who found it hard to raise their grades and prepare for entrance exams.
If you feel you received great support from the teacher in your studies, please make use of these words.
From now on, I will do my best to become a respectable adult as a member of society.
This is a declaration of your resolve to become a respectable adult.
If you convey these words with confidence, your teacher will surely feel proud.
They’re powerful words that also convey a sense of your growth as a student, so they’re recommended for those who want to finish on a cool, striking note.
I’ll do my best in my studies at 〇〇 University/vocational school while thinking of you, teacher.
Do you have a teacher who influenced you in your life? If a student says, “Even when I go to university or vocational school, I’ll study while remembering my teacher,” many teachers would probably feel happy, thinking, “I must have had that much of an impact on that student.”
It’s thanks to your guidance that I was able to successfully pass the entrance exam for 〇〇 High School/University.
There’s no doubt that teachers played a major role in our success on high school and university entrance exams—and even middle school entrance exams.
Because we had teachers, we were able to keep pushing; because of their guidance, we were able to overcome tough problems.
If you’ve had experiences like these, try using these words to express your gratitude.
From Students to Teachers (21–30)
I’ll be a respectable adult the next time we meet.
These are words that will make the teacher who receives the message feel excited about what kind of adult this student will become.
They strongly convey the student’s determination to do their best from now on, so hearing them will make the teacher look forward to the next time they can see you.
From Students to Teacher — Club Activities Edition — (21–30)
The following are sample messages from students to their club advisor.
The feelings you have for your club advisor can be different from those for your homeroom or subject teachers.
Many of you may have received warm, encouraging words when times were tough, even while being guided strictly.
We’ve gathered words that express gratitude for the encouragement you received during daily club activities and at matches or competitions.
As you recall the many days you spent in your club, try expressing your appreciation!